In Survival Mode? Here Are Some Grounding Exercises To Help

Constantly feeling overwhelmed, overextended, at your limit?

Being a mother is hard work. Between endless days of endless tasks and the inevitable guilt that comes with trying to be the perfect parent, it’s no surprise that many mothers find themselves frequently living in survival mode.

So, what’s the best way to come up for air? We’ve found that mindfulness and meditation practices can help shift our mindset when we are experiencing a tough stretch of parenting. 

It’s so important in these difficult moments to take time for yourself, in whatever way feels doable. For more on the benefits of mindfulness and meditation, check out our blog post here. 

You might not be in a season where you can easily hire a babysitter for a night out or delegate tasks to other family members to help take the load off. That’s why packing your toolkit with easy to implement calming strategies is so essential to help mamas cope during times of stress. 

Here are some of our favorite quick and easy grounding exercises to bring a sense of calm.